Analysis of distribution systems for supply of synthetic grain protectants to maize smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe: Implications for hermetic grain storage bag distribution

Govereh, Jones; Muchetu, Rangarirai Gavin; Mvumi, Brighton M.; Chuma, Teresa

doi:10.1016/j.jspr.2019.101520

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“…A small body of literature exists on this, although much of it is focused on the adoption of relatively expensive interventions 43,[56][57][58][59][60] . Cost, access, ease of use and reuse, cultural acceptability, one-time subsidies, willingness to pay, scale, awareness and demonstrations, and training are just some of the factors influencing the uptake of PHL reduction interventions along with technical efficacy 11,46,[61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73] .…”

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A scoping review of interventions for crop postharvest loss reduction in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Stathers

Holcroft²,

Kitinoja³

et al. 2020

Nat Sustain

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Reducing postharvest losses (PHLs) of food crops is a critical component of sustainably increasing agricultural productivity. Many PHL reduction interventions have been tested, but synthesized information to support evidence-based investments and policy is scarce. In this study, PHL reduction interventions for 22 crops across 57 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia from the 1970s to 2019 were systematically reviewed. Screening of the 12,907 studies identified resulted in a collection of 334 studies, which were used to synthesize the evidence and construct an online open-access database, searchable by crop, country, postharvest activity and intervention type. Storage technology interventions mainly targeting farmers dominated (83% of the studies). Maize was the most studied crop (25%). India had the most studies (32%), while 25 countries had no studies. This analysis indicates an urgent need for a systematic assessment of interventions across the entire value chain over multiple seasons and sites, targeting stakeholders beyond farmers. The lack of studies on training, finance, infrastructure, policy and market interventions highlights the need for interventions beyond technologies or handling practice changes. Additionally, more studies are needed connecting the impact of PHL reductions to social, economic and environmental outcomes related to Sustainable Development Goals. This analysis provides decision makers with data for informed policy formulation and prioritization of investments in PHL reduction.

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confidence: 99%

A scoping review of interventions for crop postharvest loss reduction in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Stathers

Holcroft²,

Kitinoja³

et al. 2020

Nat Sustain

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“…Following previous studies on input marketing efficiency [21,27], we estimated the marketing efficiency for PICS bags in both high-and low-performing regions across the three countries as follows:…”

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“…This enabled us to examine the relationship between the profit margins and the overall sales volume of hermetic bags. Prior literature suggests that a lengthy distribution channel will have the highest cost and will likely be more inefficient [21].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite the efforts to commercialize the PICS and other hermetic bags in SSA, unavailability in rural areas remains one of the major challenges to adoption among smallholder farmers [9,[21][22][23][24][25]. Unavailability of PICS bags may mean a physical absence of the product in the marketplace or the product being available late after farmers have already used/purchased other storage technologies [20].…”

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Assessing the Private Sector’s Efforts in Improving the Supply Chain of Hermetic Bags in East Africa

Omotilewa

Baributsa

2022

Sustainability

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Hermetic bags are effective at curbing grain losses due to insect pests, but their use remains low due to unavailability among smallholder farmers. This study used primary data from actors within the Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) supply chain network, mostly the private sector, in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda, to understand the challenges and opportunities in improving the availability of hermetic bags in rural areas. It finds that supply-side distribution approaches played a critical role in improving PICS bag availability. Some of the supply-side constraints included poor inventory management, pricing, and limited access to capital. Inventory management can be improved through better forecasting using sales records and prediction of farmers’ harvests. Improved access to credit during peak season can improve the timely supply and reduce stockouts. Marketing inefficiency appears to be fueled by a high-profit margin at the distributor level. Using all available distribution channels in addition to ag-input dealers will enhance the availability of the bags in rural communities.

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“…Awareness building and supply chain activities led by extension partners and the private sector have helped to increase the demand and availability of hermetic bags. Despite efforts to disseminate hermetic bags, developing a sustainable bag-distribution network that reaches farmers remains a challenge (Baributsa et al, 2010;Govereh et al, 2019;Nouhoheflin et al, 2017). In most countries, farmers often complain about the unavailability of hermetic bags in rural areas (Moussa et al, 2010).…”

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Developments in the use of hermetic bags for grain storage

Baributsa¹,

Ignacio²

2020

Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science

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Introduction 2 Development of hermetic storage bags 3 Hermetic bags for grain storage 4 Dissemination of hermetic bags to reduce postharvest losses among smallholder farmers 5 Challenges in the use of hermetic storage bag technology 6 Case study: Purdue Improved Crop Storage (PICS) bag 7 Summary and future trends 8 Where to look for further information 9 References Chapter taken from: Maier, D. (ed.

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Analysis of distribution systems for supply of synthetic grain protectants to maize smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe: Implications for hermetic grain storage bag distribution

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

A scoping review of interventions for crop postharvest loss reduction in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

A scoping review of interventions for crop postharvest loss reduction in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

Assessing the Private Sector’s Efforts in Improving the Supply Chain of Hermetic Bags in East Africa

Developments in the use of hermetic bags for grain storage

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